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Originally Posted by National Pearl One caution when rinsing pearls with water... once the strand becomes wet, it attracts dirt much more easily. This of course does not hurt the pearls, but would simply take away from the beauty of the strand if the pearls are glowing but the strand is grey  not much you can do about dirty strand except to have the pearls restrung.
So it is extra important to keep the strand away from dirt/dust while they are still wet. |
off topic question, but because I do wear them practically everyday, the string only lasts 6-9 months. is there something besides silk that will be strong and long wearing? for continual use pearls?